The Friction Apparatus is mainly used for taking fundamental measurements of interfacial friction and wear at a molecular level. The apparatus is widely used in the fundamental study of interfacial friction at the nanoscale by researchers in various universities and industries.

The apparatus can also be used to determine the energy requirement for initiating a sample by the application of friction energy. Solids, liquids as well as powders can also be tested using this apparatus. There are various other uses of the apparatus depending on the field of application.

Parts of Friction Apparatus

The apparatus consists of the following parts:

• A moving anvil for placing the test sample
• A stationary wheel that applies some load to the test sample
• A swinging pendulum that hits the anvil to move it under the stationary wheel

Application

Friction apparatus is used for various purposes and it commonly used in the following areas:

• Friction Sensitivity Tests
• Industrial Products & Materials
• Heavy Vehicles
• Surgical Applications
• Semiconductors
• Electrical Motors
• Pharmaceuticals
• Research & Development